Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Japan’s Expanding Regional Influence: Kishida’s Potential Visit to Philippines and Implications for South China Sea

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit the Philippines and Malaysia in early November to boost security cooperation amid rising tensions between China and the Philippines over South China Sea issues. Kishida is set to visit the Philippines...
South China Sea

China’s Aggressive South China Sea Tactics Prompt Manila’s Assertive Response

China's actions in the South China Sea have led to increased assertiveness from Manila and neighbouring countries in the region. The South China Sea is a strategically important waterway through which a significant portion of global trade flows, making it...
South China Sea

China’s Future in the South China Sea: Will It Continue to Follow the Doctrine?

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Pursuit to Regain Control of South China Sea Shoal Amid Tensions

The Philippines is attempting to regain control of the Scarborough Shoal, a rocky outcrop in the South China Sea, which is believed to be rich in fishery resources and potentially oil and natural gas reserves. The dispute began in 2012...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Diplomatic Triumph: Removal of Chinese Barrier at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The Philippine coastguard removed a floating barrier installed by China at the contested Scarborough Shoal, citing a violation of international law and a hazard to navigation. The cordon hindered Filipino fisherfolk's fishing and livelihood activities, urging Beijing to avoid escalating...
South China Sea

Philippines Condemns Chinese ‘Floating Barrier’ in South China Sea

Manila, Philippines The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in a South China Sea disputed area, preventing Filipinos from entering and fishing there. The Philippines' coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources strongly...
South China Sea

China-US Power Struggle: Safety Concerns in South and East China Seas

The US is focusing on strategic competition with China in the South and East China Seas, despite China's major security concerns in its neighborhood. A report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) highlights that the South China Sea has...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM: China’s Reassurance Eases Tensions over Controversial South China Sea Map

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that China has assured him that it will continue to negotiate with Southeast Asian countries over disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea, avoiding actions that risk escalation. This...
South China Sea

Beijing’s South China Sea Claims Strengthened by ‘Fishing Militia’

Beijing Two Philippine boats and coastguard escorts sailed to deliver food, water, and fuel to troops on the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The troops, using a grounded World War II warship as a base, are...
south china sea: Philippines-China

Philippines ships Blocking in South China Sea, Accused violation of international law

Manilla The Philippines on Sunday accused China of blocking and spraying water on a chartered supply ship in the South China Sea. The ship was en route to Ayungin Shoal for a routine military rotation and resupply mission.  The Philippine...
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